Cutting hedges on the trees at the right time helps keep the trees healthy and neat. However, you cannot ask the tree surgeons for hedge cutting services at any time of the year. There are a few golden rules related to hedge cutting. To enjoy lush and well-shaped trees, hedges must be trimmed at the right time. For hedge cutting in Stoke-on-Trent, get in touch with professionals. They can help you with the right season depending on the type of the tree.
There are fast growers and slow growers, hence depending on the age, seasons and type of hedge growth, the trimming should be done.
Seasonal guide on hedge trimming
Spring (March to May)
Spring is the perfect season for hedge cutting. At the end of March and the beginning of May, the frosts begin to melt and the hedges of the trees become damaged and vulnerable. Hiring specialists for hedge trimming becomes a necessity during this time of year. Especially if you’ve deciduous trees in your garden, then start pruning the hedges in early spring as the leaves emerge fast.
Summer (June to August)
Summer is the peak growth season for all types of trees. Hence, during these months, every tree needs at least one session of hedge trimming to remain in shape. Fast-growing trees require more than one session of trimming throughout the summer months. For Beech and hornbeam trees, you might have to wait till the end of August to hedge the tree and its leaves.
Autumn (September to November)
Autumn is the best time for the final hedge cutting and trimming. During this time, the hedges are neatly trimmed, allowing the trees to be prepared for winter. Early autumn is generally preferable for cleaning nd tidying up the trees and their surroundings. Therefore, hedge cutting is necessary to prepare the trees for the upcoming winter season. If you’ve evergreen trees in your backyard, hedging them once in the autumn will keep them neat and protected for the winter.
Winter ( December to February)
Winter is the only season when you cannot avail of any hedge cutting service. Most of the branches and leaves are covered in frost, making it difficult to trim the edges. Most evergreens do not require hedge trimming throughout the winter. Hard pruning is sometimes done for dormant plants.
When should you hire professionals for hedge cutting service?
Most gardeners are experienced in handling hedge cutting; however, for the thick and long branches of large trees, hedge cutting should be done by professional tree surgeons. Call the professionals when:
- The hedges are very tall, and you need special equipment to handle them
- The hedges grow severely, and they need to be restored and reshaped
- The hedge trimming method is complex
- The hedges are present between power lines and hard-to-access points
Backed by the latest tools and expertise in the trade, at Timber Dan’s, we have a team of expert tree surgeons providing first-class hedge cutting services to revamp the appearance of your outdoor space completely.